Debra Schoenberg weighs in on this issue in a perspective article for the Daily Journal’s 2025 Top Family Lawyers supplement. From Texas to South Carolina, conservative lawmakers are pushing to roll back no-fault divorce, citing concerns over the “breakdown of the traditional family.” But history shows that before no-fault laws, women faced immense barriers to leaving toxic relationships—often enduring public humiliation, financial hardship, and even danger. While California remains a stronghold for no-fault divorce, Debra warns that vigilance is key.
